The common iliac arteries branch from abdominal aorta bifurcation at L4, each dividing into external iliac supplying lower limb via femoral and internal iliac feeding pelvis. Internal branches include superior gluteal for buttocks, obturator for medial thigh, vesical for bladder, uterine in females for reproductive tract, rectal, and iliolumbar for back muscles, with variations common. External continues as femoral after inguinal ligament, giving inferior epigastric and deep circumflex iliac.

Iliac Artery Branches Chart
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